1. What is the 90/180 Day Rule?

The 90/180 day rule is a Schengen Area regulation that limits visa-free stays to 90 days within any 180-day period. This calculator helps determine your allowed stay based on your total days within the 180-day window.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Stay \) — Allowed stay duration in days
• \( \min \) — Minimum function (returns the smaller value)
• \( \text{Total days in 180} \) — Your total days spent in the Schengen Area within the last 180 days

3. Importance of the Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation is crucial for compliance with Schengen Area immigration rules. Overstaying can result in fines, deportation, or future travel bans.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total days spent in the Schengen Area within the last 180 days. The value must be between 0 and 180.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is the 180-day period calculated?
A: It's a rolling window - always looking back 180 days from today, not fixed calendar periods.

Q2: What counts as a "day" in the Schengen Area?
A: Any day (even partial) when you're physically present in any Schengen country counts as a full day.

Q3: Does this apply to all Schengen countries?
A: Yes, the rule applies to the entire Schengen Area as a single entity.

Q4: What happens if I exceed 90 days?
A: You may face penalties including fines, deportation, and bans on future travel to the Schengen Area.

Q5: Are there exceptions to this rule?
A: Yes, for visa holders and residents of Schengen countries, different rules apply.